DIY: How to Make a Light-Box for Photography Using PVC Pipe

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Cat has inspired me to work on my photos for my food blog.  Having good lighting is essential and in my house, there is zero.none.zilch.  I was havin’ to open the front door, lug a table over, place white board down and pray nobody opened the door to let the Texas wind blow it all [...]

Photo Nuts and Shots – Tools & Techniques

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I promoted the Photo Nuts and Bolts a long time ago because it had a plethora of information that was truly helpful.  I’m proud to share another brand new ebook from the fine folks over at Digital Photography School, called Photo Nuts and Shots – Tools & Techniques! WHAT’S INSIDE? Photo Nuts and Shots is [...]

A Hot Coors Light

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I’m taking advantage of this new D90 that Nikon sent me. It’s definitely different than my dinosaur D70s but I love all the changes and extras on it. While at a recent ugly sweater party, I snapped a photo of this Coors Light can in the fire. I thought it made a pretty picture. I [...]

Preserving 2010 Photo Favorites {Giveaway}

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2010 is almost over and with that, I find myself reflecting on the things I’ve experienced and accomplished throughout the year.  It’s been a great year, however, I did find myself having mental exhaustion that affected me offline and on.  It wasn’t until recently that I nursed that exhaustion and so now, with a fresh [...]

Thank God for Cowboys Photo Book

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When’s the last time you actually printed photos or made an album?  For most of us, probably a lifetime ago because how the tech world has evolved but I find that my boys still will go through our old photo albums of when they were under 5 and just talk & laugh about past times.  [...]

Name that Blogger

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It’s Wordless Wednesday. This blogger has about 50,000 subscribers, a few kiddos, and looks fab in a wet suit!! Name that blogger!

Photography Gift Idea – Lightscoop

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EDITED TO ADD: There’s a giveaway going on for one at Bizziemommy.com that ends on Nov. 12th. Check it out! EDITED: From the folks at Lightscoop!! If anyone reading this would like to try out lightscoop, we are happy to offer a discount. For 10% off when you purchase Lightscoop – use code TNEWFOLPROMO when [...]

Just Clickin’ with Women Who Love Photography

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Whether you’re a photography buff or hobbyist at heart, I have the perfect community for you to be a part of;  Clickin Moms.  Not just for moms mind you but for all women who share the same passion for photography. When you arrive to their site, you are in awe of the breathtaking, endearing photos [...]

Blue Ribbon Photos, Photography Contest – Sapphire

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It’s time for another round of the  Blue Ribbon Photos contest.  I am loving what people are submitting for their photo entries in each theme! Can’t wait to see what everyone does for the theme this month!  I’ve been working hard to gather sponsors up for you guys which is why the contest was absent [...]

7 Minutes with Carson Kressley and an Evening with Nikon

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Carson Kressley is not only telling you “How to Look Good Naked“,  he’s also telling you how to “Look Good in Pictures” and I hope he shares a few tips with me during my 7 minute interview with him at Blogher!  Lord knows I could use the help in that department. Anyways, on Friday evening [...]

Faces – Blue Ribbon Winner

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So sorry for the delay folks. I never expected July to be so hectic! Man there were some GREAT entries with this theme!! I am so glad that I didn’t have to choose the winner this time around because I would not have been able to do it!  A couple of my favorites are this [...]

Vintage Days, Vintage Looks

My husband and son were meant to live back in the olden days.  Not this gal tho, no sir-ree!  I just assume to live in the day of the iphone and airplanes. Anyways, don’t cowboys and their gear just look better vintage style?  It’s like it takes you back to those John Wayne days, the [...]

Blue Ribbon Photos, Photography Contest – Faces

It’s time for the second Blue Ribbon Photos contest.  The first one was a great success and I can’t wait to see what everyone does for the theme this month!  I’ve been working hard to gather sponsors up for you guys which is why the contest was absent last month. It’s good to go from [...]

The Blue Ribbon Winner and Runner-ups

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Sorry it took me so long to write this. I’ve been cooking for the ranch, tending to sick kids and now tending to my sick self. There were lots of great entries and I know the judges had a hard time deciding who should win.  There were quite a few that didn’t follow all the [...]

Developing a Photography Workflow, the Basics

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Establishing a work-flow for processing your images can speed the editing up a great deal hence saving you time to do other things you love. I recommend the first thing you do is back up your photos. Don’t do it later, do it now and I recommend backing up to a DVD or to an [...]